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Debra Tidball

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Debra Tidball is an author, social worker, blogger and children's book reviewer. Her first picture book, 'When I See Grandma' was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year and won the children’s book category of the CALEB award in 2014. Her second, 'The Scared Book,' is a CBCA Notable and heaps of interactive fun with sneaky opportunities for kids to learn about conquering their fears. Debra also has flash fiction and short stories published in anthologies and The School Magazine. An energetic speaker, Debra loves engaging an audience with stories and games to spark imagination.

Wife of one, mother of two and caretaker to a menagerie of furry (and sometimes feathery) friends, she lives in suburban Sydney.
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Adventures in KidLitLand Episode 3 2023

Wow! Has it been that long since I last wrote? It’s been a wild ride since the publication of Anchored!! Sending out a big THANK YOU to everyone who has encouraged and supported me, and helped Anchored sail into the hands of booksellers, libraries and, most importantly, readers. My heart is full of gratitude.

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Average rating: 4.38 · 64 ratings · 34 reviews · 3 distinct works

	When I see Grandma by Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author), Leigh Hedstrom (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.58 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Scared Book by Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author), Kim Siew (Illustrator) 4.04 avg rating — 25 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Anchored by Arielle Li (Illustrator), Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Debra Tidball liked Rebecca's review of Foxlight: "Set in an unstated time and place (UK? Featuring hand knitted jumpers, canned trifle, wild life activists and an unplugged lifestyle), twins Rey and Fen are foundlings, living at The Lighthouse, at the edge of the wilderness. The other children at Th" Read more of this review »
Sep 13, 2023 07:24PM · see review
Debra Tidball rated a book it was amazing Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I’m normally not a big fan of naive child narrators, but I fell in love with Jimmy. His voice is pitched just right, to allow a lightness of touch on heavy themes. This is a beautifully written book with heartwarming intergenerational relationships a ...more
Sep 03, 2023 04:59AM · 1 like · like · see review
Debra Tidball rated a book liked it The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club, #1) by Richard Osman	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Lighthearted and bumbling murder mystery that I found overall enjoyable but some of the underlying premises made me feel uneasy towards the end.
Sep 03, 2023 04:35AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Debra Tidball rated a book really liked it This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Loved the warmth, kindness and insight of this collection of essays. I’m sure it helps that I’m a huge Ann Patchett fan!
Sep 03, 2023 04:29AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Debra Tidball rated a book it was amazing Evie and Rhino by Neridah McMullin	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sublime! Gave me all the feels of Charlotte’s Web, without the devastating ending. A child with a special bond with an adoring and adorable Rhino (and other animals), and a sense of foreboding that it couldn’t all end well, that had me gripped to the ...more
Sep 03, 2023 04:17AM · 1 like · like · see review
Debra Tidball rated a book it was amazing Hamlet is Not OK by R.A. Spratt (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining, funny and wise novel for teen readers. I read it on a train ride with my adult daughter and kept snort-laughing and quoting passages to her. So excellent!
Sep 03, 2023 04:10AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Hamlet is Not OK by R.A. Spratt. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Hamlet is Not OK by R.A. Spratt <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Debra Tidball rated a book liked it Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The light and humorous opening chapter of this book belies the weight of trauma that opens up as the story unfolds. I found it a painful read as though watching a human train wreck but was satisfied with the redemptive ending. My rating reflects my r ...more
Sep 03, 2023 03:57AM · like · see review
Debra Tidball liked Penny Jaye's review of Anchored: "Oh what a delightful book! Anchored tells the story of Tug and Ship, a warm hearted parable about how we cope when the people we love are far away from us. I love the depth of the narrative (as usual, Tidball goes straight for the heart) and the beau" Read more of this review »
Sep 03, 2023 03:36AM · see review
Debra Tidball rated a book really liked it Tom Lake by Ann Patchett	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I felt held in a pleasant, languorous dream while reading this gentle and warm novel, folding the past with the present and reflecting on what brings happiness. This book was my happy place for the few days it took me to read.
Sep 03, 2023 03:33AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Tom Lake by Ann Patchett <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Debra Tidball rated a book it was amazing Sick Bay by Nova Weetman	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Life can be hard, even when you're twelve. Meg and Riley are trying to make sense of themselves, their families and friendships within the context of the challenges life has thrown at them. And sick bay at their primary school is the conduit for enli ...more
Jul 21, 2023 12:30AM · like · see review